IB - International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Subject Groups Questions and Answers

Question 1

A student is planning their IB Diploma Programme. Which of the following represents a valid subject selection according to the standard IB requirements?

Accepted Answer

Three Higher Level (HL) subjects and three Standard Level (SL) subjects, with one subject from each of the six groups.

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Two Higher Level (HL) subjects and four Standard Level (SL) subjects, with one subject chosen from groups 1-5 and an additional subject from Group 6.

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Four Higher Level (HL) subjects and two Standard Level (SL) subjects, but no subject from Group 2 (Language Acquisition).

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Three Higher Level (HL) subjects and three Standard Level (SL) subjects, with two subjects from Group 4 and no subject from Group 3.

Question 2

Which of the following subjects is classified under Group 3: Individuals and societies?

Accepted Answer

Psychology

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Visual Arts

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Physics

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Language A: Literature

Question 3

A student with no prior experience in Spanish wishes to learn the language as part of their IB Diploma. Which Group 2: Language Acquisition course is specifically designed for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Spanish ab initio SL

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Spanish B HL

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Spanish A: Language and Literature SL

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Classical Spanish SL

Question 4

A student has a strong interest in environmental science and wants their subject choices to reflect this. Which interdisciplinary subject can satisfy the requirement for BOTH Group 3 (Individuals and societies) AND Group 4 (Sciences)?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Systems and Societies SL/HL

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Biology HL

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Geography SL

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Chemistry HL

Question 5

An IB Diploma candidate must take a specific number of subjects at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL). Which of the following combinations is NOT a permissible structure for the six required subjects?

Accepted Answer

2 HL and 4 SL

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3 HL and 3 SL

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4 HL and 2 SL

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3 HL and 3 SL, with an extra subject from Group 4 instead of a Group 6 subject

Question 6

A student is building their subject package with a focus on a future in medicine. Which subject from Group 4: Sciences would be the MOST common and recommended choice for this career path?

Accepted Answer

Biology

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Design Technology

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Computer Science

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Sports, Exercise and Health Science